Explorer for EndevorExplorer for Endevor gives you the ability to Browse and Retrieve CA Endevor® SCM elements using a user-friendly, intuitive IDE interface. Explorer for Endevor also allows you to create customized filters for Endevor Elements and their locations to help make your workflow more efficient.
This extension is a part of the Che4z open-source project. Feel free to contribute right here. Explorer for Endevor is also part of Code4z, an all-round package that offers a modern experience for mainframe application developers, including HLASM Language Support, COBOL Language Support, Zowe Explorer and Debugger for Mainframe extensions. Table of Contents
PrerequisitesPrior to using Explorer for Endevor, ensure that you meet the following prerequisites:
InstallingExplorer for Endevor is included with Eclipse Che version 7.6.0 and above. Check here for more information. Getting StartedCreate a ProfileExplorer for Endevor uses Zowe CLI profiles for the CA Endevor plug-in to access Endevor inventory locations on the mainframe. If you already have a CA Endevor plug-in Zowe CLI profile, you can access inventory locations immediately through your profile in the tree. If you do not have a profile, you can create one in Explorer for Endevor. After you create your profile, specify the configurations that you want to work with. This allows you to view and explore the selected Endevor repositories. You can create multiple profiles if necessary. Follow these steps:
Your profile is now available in the panel on the left. You can also use this profile in Zowe CLI directly. Profile PersistenceExplorer for Endevor loads your default Endevor profile into the tree. When you create a new profile in the extension, or select an existing Endevor profile to use, the profile will also appear in the tree. The additional profile will persist in the tree only provided that you use the profile to specify an Endevor web services instance and search that inventory location using a filter or the map. The information for profiles is stored in the settings.json and includes the web services instance you specified during a session. Manage your ProfilesTo edit a profile or update your credentials, use the Zowe CLI and the If you have multiple profiles in the tree, you might wish to delete some once you no longer need them for a session. To do so, click on the trash can icon on the same line as the profile name. Note: This action does not permanently delete the profile. When you click the + icon again, you will be able to add any previously created profiles again. You can only delete a profile by using the Zowe CLI. Working with Endevor ConfigurationsNow that you have created your profile, assign the configurations that you want to work with. Follow these steps:
You have successfully connected a profile to a configuration, and the profile is listed under Explorer for Endevor in the interface. To change the name of a configuration, click the pencil icon next to the configuration in the tree. FiltersExplorer for Endevor filters can be used so that only the data you wish to work with is shown. Filters that you create are associated with your profile. Once you log in, the stored filters are available for use. Create a FilterExplorer for Endevor filters can be created in two ways:
Create a Manual Filter:Creating a manual filter is a quick way to narrow down your search to only relevant results. Follow these steps
Create a Filter in Map View:Map View allows you to create custom filters, without necessarily knowing the parameters in advance or if you have limited or no prior knowledge of Endevor. Follow these steps:
Browse or Retrieve an ElementThe Browse Element action displays the entire contents of the Element, including related metadata. This allows you to determine if you want to retrieve and work with the Element Follow these steps:
Configuration and Usage Tips
Technical Assistance and Support for Explorer for EndevorThe Explorer for Endevor extension is made available to customers on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the provided End-User License Agreement (EULA). If you are on active support for CA Endevor, technical assistance and support is provided to Broadcom’s CA Endevor customers in accordance with the terms, guidelines, details and parameters located within Broadcom’s “Working with Support” guide located at: This support generally includes:
Technical support cases must be submitted to Broadcom in accordance with guidance provided in “Working with Support”. Note: To receive technical assistance and support, you must remain compliant with “Working with Support”, be current on all applicable licensing and maintenance requirements, and maintain an environment in which all computer hardware, operating systems, and third party software associated with the affected Broadcom CA software are on the releases and version levels from the manufacturer that Broadcom designates as compatible with the software. Changes you elect to make to your operating environment could detrimentally affect the performance of Broadcom CA software and Broadcom shall not be responsible for these effects or any resulting degradation in performance of the Broadcom CA software. Severity 1 cases must be opened via telephone and elevations of lower severity incidents to Severity 1 status must be requested via telephone. Copyright © 2020 Broadcom. The term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. |